Chef LaLa’s double-duty baby meatballs
Get the kids involved in the kitchen with these easy and nutritious dishes
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Want to teach your children the art of healthy cooking and delicious meals? Chef LaLa shares kid-friendly ethnic recipes that can also be transformed into a new dish for tasty leftovers or a second option.
Makes 8 servings (36 meatballs)
INGREDIENTS
• Place ground meat, granulated garlic, eggs, bread crumbs, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir to combine thoroughly.
• In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, add water and bring to a boil.
• Roll and shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Gently drop them into the boiling water.
• Add elbow noodles.
• Lower heat to medium, cook for 15 minutes covered.
• Add vegetables, tomato sauce and salt and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Spoon into bowls and serve.
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Makes 24 tostada triangles
INGREDIENTS
• In a medium bowl, mash the meatballs. Add 1/4 cup cheese and stir to combine.
• Spray the corn tortilla triangles with non-stick spray. Transfer tortillas onto a hot non-stick skillet. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy
• Remove from skillet.
• Top with warm meatball/cheese mixture, avocado, tomatoes and sprinkle with additional 1/4 cup cheese.
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Makes 4 snacks
INGREDIENTS
• Peel the pineapple and slice into 10 round pieces. Do not core.
• Cut eight 1-inch triangles around the outer edge making a flower.
• Skew on 1 marshmallow 1/4 of the way from the top, then the pineapple round, then a strawberry.
• Dip in chocolate.
Place in a vase or large glass.
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